I saw this saying on a poster when I was working out at the YMCA recently. If there’s one lesson I’ve learned in life this is it. In recent years, a number of college athletic coaches have lost their jobs because they inflated their resumes with false claims about graduate degrees they had earned when,…
Setting aside 30-45 minutes a day in a quiet environment free of distractions to read a book is a great way to unplug from our ever increasing pace of life and recharge your batteries. A recent article by Jeanne Whalen which appeared in The Wall Street Journal noted that cultivating such a habit brings with…
Greed is all about compromising your integrity in the pursuit of money or power. The National Football League (NFL) is becoming increasingly greedy. It has recently been said that the NFL has” lost its moral compass” and is “selling its soul.” Recently, the NFL has chosen to turn its head on some domestic violence incidents…
I recently watched an episode of Sara’s Weeknight Meals hosted by Sara Moulton on Public Television. This particular show was dedicated to her former mentor Julia Child. Sara said that she learned many things from Julia that she still carries with her today. The things she mentioned are sound advice for living a happy and…
To worry is human. Even though we know it does no good, most of us are still prone to worrying. While worrying is next to impossible to avoid, there are some things we can do to reduce its intensity. First, don’t worry alone–you’re far more likely to come up with a solution to your concern…
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I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase: “Laughter is the best medicine.” According to an article on Daily Health Post, there are at least eight health benefits associated with that are backed by scientific research. The article points out that laughter relieves stress, lowers blood pressure, burns calories, reduces pain, lowers blood sugar, improves our…
The other day, I looked out my office window and saw a half-grown starling perched on the branch of an olive tree. It seemed as if he hadn’t been flying very long and appeared to be excited about his new-found freedom. He hopped from place to place on the branch, each time stopping and moving…
James Garner passed away a few weeks ago. I really enjoyed his televisions shows like Maverick and The Rockford Files because he came across as a guy who was easy to be around. I did some checking and it turns out he actually was. Mr. Garner was an atypical Hollywood star. The word most…
A friend of mine posted this quote from positivelifetips.com on Facebook recently. As I read it, I couldn’t help but think of the Google executive who was found dead on his 50-foot yacht this past November. He died from an overdose of heroin administered by a call girl. This man had a lot of blessings…